Abstract
Outsourced Simulated Training Set to be the Preferred Training Method for Commercial and Military Users
Working on stricter budgets in a move to cut back on expenses, major commercial airlines are seeking economical flight training solutions. Flight simulation technology offers the perfect solution to these cash-strapped companies. This alternative proves to be safer and cheaper than actual flight, is Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved, and time saving. Moreover, flight simulators can be bought, leased, or shared. Independent training facilities are proving to be highly successful and recent trends indicate that these facilities are set to be a dominating market factor. The military sector – also turning to simulators – is likely to lease these private training centers.
This Frost & Sullivan research offers a candid assessment of the North American flight simulation market and helps participants plan effective strategies for growth and outsourcing. Revenue forecasts separately provided for the military and commercial markets are likely to help manufacturers target the best market for their needs. The detailed study of market trends helps market participants identify new potential sectors and opportunities.
Safety-Conscious Federal Agencies Drive Flight Simulation Industry
Despite the slowdown in the airlines industry, an increasing number of assorted aircrafts are taking to the skies, resulting in a massive network of intercrossing flight routes. Apprehensive about air safety, especially in densely populated areas, the FAA in the United States and the Department of Transport in Canada are strictly enforcing safety measures and training programs. "Increasingly crowded skies require pilots to be more experienced and better trained to face any eventuality, and simulation is the most cost-effective way to train them," says the analyst. It offers familiarity with probable emergencies and helps develop the right level of situation awareness. By recognizing the importance of simulator training and encouraging it, these agencies are strengthening the commercial simulator sector and helping its market growth.
As for the defense sector, highly complex procedures of simulation-based training allow military pilots to participate in networked, real-time sorties making it a vital part of their crisis readiness training. Simulated mission rehearsals and joint exercises are much safer and can decrease the risk of friendly fire incidents while improving the chances for successful operations. Simulation is also an effective method of training pilots for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that have become indispensable to the military and intelligence community.
Innovations from the Gaming Industry Set Simulator Advancement on Fast Track
The gaming sector has come up with some remarkable developments in simulation graphics while reducing development and production costs. By incorporating these innovations into their systems, commercial and military flight simulators can deliver increasingly realistic and technologically advanced experiences. These devices can also be operated as stand-alone units or in conjunction with others in the vicinity or remotely situated.
The flight simulator industry is interconnected with the aircraft manufacturing industry and simulator manufacturers have been working with specific aircraft manufacturers, and operating systems or component providers. "However, being too specialized can hamper market growth and manufacturers that can provide interoperable and adaptable devices can succeed and expand market share," concludes the analyst. | 
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